How long do you wait until you take your newborn out?

Answer 1

Mine was preemie and I waited a while until he was about 6-8 lbs., especially since it was cold weather. But other friends that had normal birthweight babies were out the same week they were born.

Answer 2

Take them out as soon as you want but don't let strangers touch! You don't know if they are sick or if their hands are clean! Most people that have common sense will look and admire a new baby without touching, anyway. Family and friends are fine as the baby will be around them anyway, but do ask that they wash their hands first so the baby doesn't get a cold or other ailment. Most people understand and are fine with that, and heck, the others won't matter as you are the one that will have the sick baby. Keep the baby protected from cold, rain or bright sunshine when outside. Just let your common sense lead you! Remember that babies are pretty durable and they need all the love they can get. So, take that baby to visit everyone that is a part of your life, then sit back and rest while everyone else loves and takes care of that little bundle of heaven! You sure won't get much rest when you get home, so take advantage of all the help they are willing to provide. Just let that little one soak up all the love that others are wanting to give and you will have a healthy and happy baby!

Answer 3

I would go crazy if I had to stay in all day. I took my newborn out after 4-5 days and that's including time in the hospital after he was born. i.e. he was 4 or 5 days old. I read about something online like when can I take baby out? I had to laugh when the site told me that if I was in the hospital or driving home from the hospital or going to the doctor's office, he was technically "out." I decided not to worry about it. When I take him out, I always have wipes. Try not to touch the baby or any pacifiers or anything when you are at the store or a public place. Don't take the baby around other toddlers, preschoolers or other young children if you can help it- they have so many germs. I make my 6 year old wash his hands when he gets home from anywhere regardless of whether he is going to touch the baby or not. It's also okay to tell other people not to touch the baby or ask that they wash their hands first.

Answer 4

About 15 years

Answer 5

It all depends. My first son was born at the tail end of flu season (march) and his pediatrician said it's OK to bundle him up and take him out for walks in the fresh air, but stay away from public places (malls, restaurants, etc.) becuase if a baby that young got the flu, it could potentially kill him.

My second son was born in July, and his pediatrician said we could take him out as soon as we wanted. Since flu season wasn't a problem, the chances of him getting sick were slim. True, people are still sick with colds, etc. all year, but it's not like having 50% of the people wheezing and hacking with the flu. :) We actually stopped on the way home from the hospital with him and went to Target to get formula. LOL (He was an emergency c-section (2 weeks early) and we didn't have time to get his formula bought, etc. before he was born).

Just use your best judgment when taking him out. Obviously it's a bad idea to take a newborn to a smoke-filled, noisy restaurant, but if you wanted to take him shopping to the mall or the park or what have you, I don't think it would be a problem. Just do NOT let anyone touch him. People used to freak me out when they did that...they'd come right up to both of my kids and rub their cheeks, grab their hands, etc. and I'm like, "Back the f*ck off...I don't know where your nasty hands have been!" One lady even kissed the top of my older son's head when he was just a few months old. People are nuts.

Answer 6

My baby's doctor told me to try and wait until my daughter was at least a few months old before we took her into congested areas like malls and grocery stores because there are just to many germs and infants can get sick very easily...she said that family visits were cool as long as everyone washed there hands before holding the baby...as far as being outside we have been taking our daughter to parks and for walks since she was about 3 months old she also goes in the pool now...its really up to you just make sure if the baby is under 6 months that you keep them well covered from the sun because babies can't put sunblock on until they are 6 months or older and their skin is very delicate!

Answer 7

Well me and my fiance are a very active. We are always out and about. Right after we were discharged from the hospital we went straight to Walmart. Then went to my mothers house and then went home. We stayed at home for a couple days (it was fourth of july weekend and I didnt want to have my daughters ear drum blown because of fireworks) and then we all went out to dinner as a special treat for us being new parents. I guess it depends on the mother, if the baby is healthy, and if you really need to go or not.

Answer 8

Each baby is different. My first two were premies the oldest I didn't take out for 3 months and my son was 6 months old the first time we went any where other than his dr's office. My third I was told by the pediatric doctor in the hospital to not take her out for 6 weeks. she had really bad juandice.

Answer 9

Of course u have to take to appts. and all. But i waited 4 months till i started really taking them out, even longer in the winter. I did not like people touching them. lol

Answer 10

well i always take my newborn out at the third week but check on the weather first if it is raining dont because the baby would get sick ok